(a) If a license is not renewed when due, then the board shall
automatically place the licensee on delinquent status. A licensee
on delinquent status may not practice social work in this state.

(b) The fee for a person on delinquent status shall increase
at a rate, determined by the board, for each month or fraction
thereof that the renewal fee is not paid, up to a maximum of
thirty-six months.

(c) Within thirty-six months of being placed on delinquent
status, if a licensee wants to return to active practice, he or she
must complete all the continuing education requirements and pay all
the applicable fees as set by rule.

(d) After thirty-six months of being placed on delinquent
status, a license is automatically placed on expired status and
cannot be renewed. A person whose license has expired must reapply
for a new license.

Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2016 Regular Session
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